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Published on June 17, 2021 - 17:32 GMT

Katherine Heigl, Wild Horse Protection Leaders Announce “Wild Horse & Burro Freedom Rally” to Save Iconic Onaqui Herd

State Capitol Event Seeks to Prevent the Roundup of Onaqui Herd by Federal Bureau of Land Management SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, June 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, actress Katherine Heigl, joined by Animal Wellness Action, Center for a Humane …

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Published on June 8, 2021 - 18:32 GMT

Carter, Fitzpatrick, and Katko Press to End Transport of U.S. Horses to Slaughter with Amendment to Infrastructure Bill

Ending Transport of Horses Across State and National Lines Will Have the Effect of Banning the Trade, Notes Animal Wellness Action WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., …

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Published on June 3, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

Director Behind Disney’s Black Beauty and Nation’s Top Horse Protection Lobbyist Announce Partnership to Produce Film

'Wild Beauty' Documentary Seeks to Capture the Spirit of Iconic American Wild Mustangs LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA , USA , June 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Ashley Avis, the director behind Disney’s newly released film, Black Beauty, …

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Published on June 2, 2021 - 18:03 GMT

#BREAKING: Statement on Medina Spirit's Second Positive Test Results from Kentucky Derby Day Blood Sample

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, upon the release of news that Medina Spirit’s second Derby Day blood test was confirmed positive for an illegal amount of drugs, Animal Wellness Action (AWA) Executive Director, …

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Published on June 2, 2021 - 14:08 GMT

Former Horse Racing Executive Joe Gorajec Speaks Out on Bob Baffert and Medina Spirit Drug Test

Former head of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission explains the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner's blood test, protocols, and medication controls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, executive director In …

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Published on May 31, 2021 - 16:22 GMT

Marty Irby: Katherine Heigl Joins Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy to Save Wild Horses

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, May 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, Animal Wellness Action President Richard Nixon probably signed as many landmark environmental bills as any of our U.S. chief executives. He signed into law the Marine …

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Published on May 27, 2021 - 19:18 GMT

More than 1,200 Groups, Business, & Individuals Call on Joe Biden to Impose Moratorium on BLM’s Roundups of Wild Horses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a diverse coalition of more than 90 groups and 1,100 individuals joined together in a letter calling on President Joe Biden to impose an immediate moratorium on helicopter roundups …

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Published on May 27, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

Our Campaign to Save the Onaqui Horses of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Known by some as Gandalf, Old Man is the elder statesman of the Onaqui herd living in the Great Basin Desert in western Utah. Nearing 30 years, the iconic white stallion with the …

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Published on May 26, 2021 - 15:13 GMT

Katherine Heigl Joins the Fight to Save Onaqui Wild Horses from Mass Round Up and Removal by Department of the Interior

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, May 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, and the Center for a Humane Economy and actress Katherine Heigl are appealing to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to stop the mass round- …

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Published on May 19, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Vern Buchanan Applauded by Horse Protection Leaders for Introducing Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill

Similar Bill obtained 237 cosponsors in the 116th Congress WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the Save America's Forgotten …

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Published on May 19, 2021 - 19:40 GMT

Federal Legislation Introduced to Ban Greyhound Racing, Simulcasting, Live-Lure Training

Bill Comes in Wake of Track Closures, Investigation Exposing Extreme Cruelty WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and GREY2K USA Worldwide applauded Reps. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., Mike Waltz, R-Fla …

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Published on May 13, 2021 - 13:59 GMT

U.S. House Clears Reps. Steve Stivers and Kathleen Rice’s Legislation to Provide Service Dogs to Veterans with PTSD

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act, H.R. 1448, led by U.S. Reps. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, and Kathleen Rice, D …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

Statement on Bob Baffert's Admission of Utilizing Ointment Containing Drug Found in Kentucky Derby Winner's Blood Test

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner trained by Bob Baffert tested positive for betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug that can be used to mask pain. In response to Baffert's …

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Published on May 10, 2021 - 16:46 GMT

Reaction to Tiger on the Loose in Houston Suburbs from Animal Wellness Action

Animal Wellness Action Says Tiger in West Houston Provides More Evidence That Congress Must Adopt the Big Cat Public Safety Act With Urgency HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the latest incident involving an escaped …

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Published on May 9, 2021 - 18:08 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Responds to Kentucky Derby Winner's Alleged Positive Test for Illegal Drug

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, May 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner crowned last Saturday and trained by Bob Baffert, has allegedly tested positive for betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug that can be used to …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 15:56 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Calls on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Cancel Bison Hunt in Grand Canyon National Park

Opening Up Hunting in a Jewel of the National Park System Would Be Harmful Precedent WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and partner organizations called on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to halt …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 00:08 GMT

South African Leader Promises to Ban Shooting, Other Uses of Captive Lions

Last Week’s Leaked Video of NRA Leader Shooting Elephant Shows Peril for Wildlife in Southern Africa WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The video released last week by The New Yorker of a hunting gambit by National Rifle …

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Published on May 2, 2021 - 16:43 GMT

South Africa’s Environment Minister Calls for “New Deal for Wildlife”

Recommends End of Trophy Hunting of Captive Lions, Ban on Commercial Trade in Their Parts, and Prohibiting Commercial Cub Petting Operations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calling for “the ending of certain inhumane and …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

Center for a Humane Economy Applauds Dropping Charges Against Local Fire Chief for Trying to Protect Bear Cub

The Center for a Humane Economy reacted to news from Jackson County District Attorney Fire Chief Gene Davies won't be prosecuted for helping a young bear. ASHLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 19:53 GMT

American Horse Racing Still at a Crossroads on Derby Day

Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, April 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action in Washington, D.C. who was named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2020, and honored by …

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